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Title: This is what has kept me busy since the New Year
Post by: DWSudekum on March 12, 2015, 10:01:36 pm
These are what have been occupying most of my free time.

Elephant Bank was a commission piece for a shower gift for a friend of my sister.  The bank is 10 ? inches from trunk to tail, 7 inches tall and 3 ? inches wide.  Painted in gray acrylic and top coated with semi gloss lacquer.
(http://s6.postimg.org/btz85vajx/Elephant_Bank_001.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/btz85vajx/)

Whale Bank was a commission for a baptismal gift. The bank is 10 ? inches from trunk to tail, 7 inches tall and 3 ? inches wide.  Painted in gray acrylic and top coated with semi gloss lacquer.
(http://s6.postimg.org/mocmoia7h/whale_bank_002.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/mocmoia7h/)

Artic Fox bank was a regular order.  The bank is 12 ? inches from trunk to tail, 11 inches tall and 3 ? inches wide.  Painted in white and black water based acrylic paint and top coated with semi gloss lacquer.
(http://s6.postimg.org/ort5unfot/Artic_Fox_001.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ort5unfot/)

Red Fox Bank  The bank is 12 ? inches from trunk to tail, 11 inches tall and 3 ? inches wide.  Painted in red-orange, white and black water based acrylic paint and top coated with semi gloss lacquer.
(http://s6.postimg.org/5nzueb2ul/fb1.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5nzueb2ul/)

Snail Bank ? 6 of these 10 inches from nose to tail and 7 ? tall and 3 ? thick.  Sealed with tung oil and top coated with shellac.
(http://s6.postimg.org/ao1vzzxv1/snail_and_fox_001.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ao1vzzxv1/)

Tribute banks ? 14 in total 6 pandas, 6 squirrels and 2 Whales.  The patterns were not mine, they belonged to a customer?s father who passed suddenly.  I was commissioned to complete the banks and to make the 2 whales from scratch but using his pattern.  All painting was water based acrylic and then top coated with shellac
(http://s6.postimg.org/53pepcyzx/tribute_banks_002.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/53pepcyzx/)
(http://s6.postimg.org/ijcfet7hp/tribute_banks_006.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/ijcfet7hp/)
(http://s6.postimg.org/wbquafy99/tribute_banks_007.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/wbquafy99/)

Piggy Bank ? I have made just a few ? 34 of these since January 1 2015.  10 ? inches long x 7 ? inches tall x 3 ? inches wide.  Sealed with tung oil and top coated with shellac.
(http://s6.postimg.org/g4kjudr8t/Piggy_Bank_413_009.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/g4kjudr8t/)

Still working on projects ... just not as much time as I would wish to be able to spend on them.

DW
Title: Re: This is what has kept me busy since the New Year
Post by: pddesertrat on March 12, 2015, 10:20:10 pm
Those are really nice.  Did you design them or are there patterns available?  Got a Grandson that would love one like that elephant one.
Title: Re: This is what has kept me busy since the New Year
Post by: DWSudekum on March 12, 2015, 10:35:46 pm
Quote from: pddesertrat on March 12, 2015, 10:20:10 pm
Those are really nice.  Did you design them or are there patterns available?  Got a Grandson that would love one like that elephant one.

I designed all but the tribute banks.  They are not terribly difficult to make but they are a bit labor intensive with shaping and sanding and finishing.

DW
Title: Re: This is what has kept me busy since the New Year
Post by: KarlB on March 12, 2015, 10:48:21 pm
Well done DW.  That is a lot of work involved there and a lot of painting.

Karl
Title: Re: This is what has kept me busy since the New Year
Post by: frankorona on March 13, 2015, 09:17:47 am
Excellent and original work, look great, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: This is what has kept me busy since the New Year
Post by: barb e on March 13, 2015, 04:29:27 pm
Nice work.
Title: Re: This is what has kept me busy since the New Year
Post by: Rover2 on March 13, 2015, 07:13:58 pm
Nice work DW.  Looks like they would be a lot of work but very rewarding in the end.  Especially when they are all full. :) :) :)

Al
Title: Re: This is what has kept me busy since the New Year
Post by: gordster on March 13, 2015, 07:43:16 pm
Very nice DW....Just made a pig bank also, steves pattern. ..must look into your plug idea for next one I make..thanks
Title: Re: This is what has kept me busy since the New Year
Post by: Danny on March 13, 2015, 07:54:42 pm
DW You are to be Complimented on this Venture.  I have made 2 designs like yours.  Sold good at my Craft show.  Yours are
SO MUCH LARGER than I could even imagine.  ALWAYS LOVE to see your Great Talent.  Danny  :+}
Title: Re: This is what has kept me busy since the New Year
Post by: wombatie on March 14, 2015, 01:46:25 am
They are all up to your usual standard DW.  Bet you wish you had never made that first bank don't you?   ;) ;)  Still it was worth it now you are laughing all the way to the bank.   ;) :D :D :D :D :D :D

Marg
Title: Re: This is what has kept me busy since the New Year
Post by: DWSudekum on March 14, 2015, 04:22:25 am
Quote from: wombatie on March 14, 2015, 01:46:25 am
They are all up to your usual standard DW.  Bet you wish you had never made that first bank don't you?   ;) ;)  Still it was worth it now you are laughing all the way to the bank.   ;) :D :D :D :D :D :D

Marg

Marg it does make it difficult to find time to experiment and play around with the myriad of ideas I get at times.  At least I get to control how many at a time I do.  However it is satisfying to know that folks around the globe are interested in them.  I just sent a Piggy down your way - St Lucia, Queensland.  A couple have gone to Singapore as well.  Its fun and it keeps me out of trouble hehe.

DW
Title: Re: This is what has kept me busy since the New Year
Post by: dunk on March 14, 2015, 11:50:12 am
Nicely done DW.  Do you mind sharing what you sell them for in your neck of the woods?